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Update...sort of

Ok so the doctor called DH today to give him the results of his bloodwork. I am slightly irritated though because when DH called me to tell me he couldn't really remember what the Dr. said because he "didn't understand...". Ugh, men, or at least my man lol. to top it off he didn't put down in the paperwork that I can get info about his medical records, so I can't call to find out. Definitely have to get that changed. Anyway, all I really got out of DH was that all of his bloodwork came back normal except for two things. He said one was a chemical in the brain that tells the testicals to produce sperm, and he has no clue what the other one is. Anyway he said the doctor said both of those are double what they should be. He didn't have any answers and said he had to make some calls and would get back to us this week. I am a little concerned and I am hoping it isn't anything serious, does any of this sound familiar to anyone else? Any experience with elevated chemicals???

DH has azoospermia and a normal physical. Everything I read online discusses things like Klinefelters or chromosomal issues, but DH does not have any of those symptoms. I was thinking it may be the LH and FSH, but everything I read online says if those are elevated then testosterone is either elevated or low, but only two of the things they tested in his bloodwork were abnormal. Sorry this is so long and I know I just need to stop trying to diagnose him myself online, and be patient for the doctor but it is just so hard lol. But any experiences similar would be helpful, thanks in advance!

Your last comments had me giggling. I don't know if you watch &quot;House&quot;, but last night Dr. House told a patient, &quot;Why have a medical degree when you can just get WiFi?&quot; It so reminded me of that. I hope that when the doc calls back you are home to answer and at least listen in on the call.

From the cryptic bits that you got out of the bloodwork, I think you are right thinking the FSH and LH are high. It is like his brain is telling his testicles to produce sperm, but obviously the testicles aren't doing what the brain is telling them to do (possibly not altering testosterone levels). It sounds like you guys need to sit down with the RE and figure out your options. You may want to look into urologists and REs in your area with more focus on male factor infertility. Hang in there and see what your RE says...

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